US-Iran Diplomacy Under Strain: JD Vance’s planned Switzerland talks on Iran’s nuclear program were postponed after Israel intensified strikes in southern Lebanon, with Switzerland confirming no talks on Friday and the White House citing “logistics.” Lebanon Front Tests the Ceasefire: Overnight Israeli airstrikes killed at least 18 civilians in Nabatieh district, while Israel said four soldiers were killed; Hezbollah reported destroying Israeli tanks as fighting continued, threatening the new US-Iran framework. Israel-US Rift Widens: Israeli opposition and officials warned Netanyahu’s government is damaging ties with Washington and Europe; Vance rebuked Israel’s “panic” over the deal and warned Israel it can’t “kill its way” out of security threats. Iran Signals Hard Lines: Iran’s parliament speaker said talks remain bound by Tehran’s “red lines,” while Iran’s negotiators reportedly want evidence of US implementation before moving ahead. Regional Diplomacy Moves On: Egypt said its FM will host Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey counterparts in Alamein to coordinate amid the MoU. Security Spillover Beyond Borders: Reuters reported Iran’s IRGC set up covert Iraqi cells to launch drone attacks on Gulf states hosting US forces. Humanitarian/rights Watch: A UN report said record child-violation levels last year were driven mainly by government forces. Egypt Economy: Tourism revenue rose nearly 15% to about $14.4bn in the first nine months, as visitor numbers climbed.